Infant Baptism

Those who do not baptize infants must view the new covenant community as
one in which the children of believers take no real part before their conversion.
This makes the new covenant community radically different from the old
covenant community ...Read More

Presbyterians believe the church distinguishes believers’ children from
unbelievers’ children through baptism (Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 74). Whether
or not you believe infants should be baptized, we can all agree that God expects
more from those raised in a Christian home than those who do not grow up under
the gospel. “To whom much was given … much will be required” (Luke 12:48).
Let us remind our children of this and call them to repent and believe the gospel.Read More

The church is not infallible, but the church is wise. We should, therefore, take
its tradition and guidance seriously. In the matter of baptism, church tradition
is overwhelmingly on the side of baptizing adult Christians and their infant
children. This ...Read More